Recipes Mediterranean Vegetables

There's a reason these Italian oven roasted vegetables are so popular--Delicious, roasted to tender perfection, and bold with Italian flavors from fresh garlic, oregano, thyme and extra virgin olive oil! I make these easy roasted vegetables almost weekly as a side to some of my favorite chicken and fish dishes. But they also make a great vegetarian main on top of rice or even quinoa. And for vegans, simply omit the Parmesan cheese.

When we think roasted vegetables, our minds typically go to root veggies like carrots, potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, or hefty roasted cauliflower and broccoli.

But, if you take just about any variety of firm vegetables, cut them up, toss them in some seasoning and excellent olive oil, then roast them in a high-heated oven, they will turn irresistibly tasty.

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When you roast vegetables, their natural flavors deepen beautifully, and they gain enough char and great texture. A few minutes in the oven turns them soft, warm, comforting, and just the most delicious side dish.

The possibilities are endless as far as which veggies to roast and what flavors to use. But, one of my go-tos is this Italian oven-roasted vegetables recipe.

In this Italian-inspired roasted vegetables recipe, I use a combination of bright, and colorful veggies and mushrooms, tossed in extra virgin olive oil and a simple seasoning with some of my favorite Italian flavors. Here's what you'll need:

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YES! At least in my experience, I've found that salting veggies before roasting them ensures good flavor but it also affects the texture. This may sound counter-intiutive, but if you try roasting veggies unsalted, they'll come out too dehydrated and unpleasant. Salt draws a bit of moisture out of your veggies while they cook in the oven, this helps them nicely caramalize but without drying out.

High heat is the name of the game! For your veggies to gain that delicious caramelized exterior, while cooking to tender perfection, the sweet spot is somewhere between 410 and 450 degrees F.

In this roasted vegetables recipe, I set the oven temprature at 425 degrees F and I cooked the veggies on the middle rack.

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For me, when it comes to roasting veggies or anything at all, I am all for using quality, good-tasting extra virgin olive oil which imparts great flavor while properly cooking your veggies. Remember that a quality extra virgin olive oil's smoke point can be around 410 to 425 degrees F. I've not had any trouble using EVOO, but if you want to save it for your Greek salad or are looking for an alternative, reach for a good grapeseed oil.

These Italian-style roasted veggies are the perfect side dish next to almost any meaty dish. I often serve them next to my Italian baked chicken, Garlic Dijon Chicken, or even next to Boneless Lamb, Roast Turkey Breast, or even Slow Roasted Salmon.

But don't discount these gorgeous vegetables as a light vegetarian main with farro risotto, or on top of lemon rice or even quinoa!

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Easy Italian oven roasted vegetables. The perfect combination of veggies, simply seasoned and tossed in extra virgin olive oil. An easy, gluten free side dish in minutes.

Calories: 88 kcal Carbohydrates: 14.3 g Protein: 3.8 g Saturated Fat: 0.4 g Sodium: 14.8 mg Potassium: 733 mg Fiber: 3.1 g Vitamin A: 603 IU Vitamin C: 32.2 mg Calcium: 48.6 mg Iron: 1.4 mg

*This post originally appeared on The Mediterranean Dish in February, 2017 and has been recently updated with new information and media for readers' benefit. Enjoy!

Easy Mediterranean Vegetables Recipe

I'm Suzy; born and bred right on the shores of the Mediterranean. I'm all about easy, healthy recipes with big Mediterranean flavors. Three values guide my cooking: eat with the seasons; use whole foods; and above all, share! So happy you're here...This recipe for Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables makes a vegetable casserole that is not only a tasty side dish but a healthy one as well. It’s truly an easy recipe for summer vegetables.

If you aren’t, I am hopeful that you will give this recipe a try because grilling vegetables really is a game-changer as far as taste is concerned.

I first observed the virtue of oven-roasted vegetables with Brussels sprouts. Growing up, my mom would only ever make us boiled Brussels sprouts, and the smell… oof.

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In fact, I was completely turned off until I discovered two cooking techniques. The first was using the stovetop for cooking shaved Brussels sprouts. The second was cooking Brussels sprouts in the oven.

Have you ever tried roasted beets? Oven-roasted broccoli? Grilled fennel? Or what about roasted bell peppers? Roasted root vegetables too -with carrots, beets, parsnips and turnips.

I could go on, but I think you can appreciate my fascination with roasting or grilling vegetables. Once you realize that oven-baked vegetables will appease even the pickiest of eaters, I’m sure these recipes will quickly become part of your healthy eating habits.

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Before we start chopping up some wonderful vegetables, let’s get the oven preheated. The temperature to roast vegetables for this particular recipe is 400°F / 200°C.

We also need a 9 by 13-inch large baking dish. Use a non-stick spray, or brush a thin layer of olive oil to coat the inside.

Prep and saute the onions, peppers and garlic:More specifically, slice 2 red peppers and 2 medium onions lengthwise into ¼ inch thick slices, just like we did for these caramelized onions.

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

We also need 4-5 roughly chopped garlic cloves. Feel free to use more (or less) according to your personal preference and the size of your cloves.

Sprinkle with oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the top with 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

You will notice that the vegetables will release some of their moisture. Some of this will evaporate. If desired, the rest of this tasty juice can be drizzled over the top when serving.

Oven Roasted Vegetables

To make the topping, combine 4 tablespoons of plain breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of grated Romano cheese, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano and salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can also add a pinch of hot pepper flakes or a few pinches of paprika.

When exposing the vegetables to intense heat, the natural sugars found in the vegetables begin to caramelize. On the outside, this will result in the vegetables becoming golden brown and obtaining a crispy texture.

This process will almost immediately begin to transform the natural sugars found in the vegetables on the inside. The result is a concentrated, naturally sweet flavor distinct from each vegetable.

Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

This healthy side dish would often be found at the supper table during my youth, especially during the summer months when the family garden would be bursting with fresh vegetables.

Whenever roasts would be served. It never felt like it was the same recipe because the proportions of the ingredients would depend on the vegetables that would be picked on any particular day from the garden.

Eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes are some of the best vegetables to roast. The addition of garlic transforms the dish into a taste sensation!

Easy Mediterranean Roast Vegetables

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This recipe for Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables makes a vegetable casserole that is not only a tasty side dish but a healthy one as well. It's truly an easy recipe for summer vegetables. 

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Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 

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Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 265 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 21 mg | Potassium: 1290 mg | Fiber: 12 g | Sugar: 18 g | Vitamin A: 3136 IU | Vitamin C: 120 mg | Calcium: 74 mg | Iron: 2 mg

This post was originally published on August 24, 2018, and republished on August 21, 2020, with updated content and photos. Thanks for sharing.

Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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